Lean Value Stream Leader (Manufacturing)

Ingersoll Rand; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with Company 2

Employee Stock Programs

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness and EAP

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead a Sedalia, MO manufacturing value stream, driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. The role requires hands-on leadership, Lean implementation, and a track record of delivering measurable results in fast-paced production settings.

The ideal candidate will build and develop a high-performing team, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and align operational strategies with annual plans while ensuring regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Demonstrated success developing employees and building high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead value stream performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost metrics.
• Build and develop an engaged, high-performing workforce focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives and annual operating plans.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions to achieve operational goals.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and associates to strengthen organizational capability and succession readiness.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support customer requirements, business growth, and operational priorities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Strategic Execution

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead a Sedalia, MO manufacturing value stream, driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. The role requires hands-on leadership, Lean implementation, and a track record of delivering measurable results in fast-paced production settings.

The ideal candidate will build and develop a high-performing team, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and align operational strategies with annual plans while ensuring regulatory compliance